Evening Edition: November 30

There's a stubborn bacteria going around the nation's hospitals and nursing homes that is able to fight off even the most potent antibiotics. Four years ago, a man showed up at a University of Virginia Medical Center, his blood full of the bacteria. He died three months later. The death rate among patients with Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae, or CRE, is about 40 percent. Since the first known case surfaced, CREs have spread to at least 41 other states. There's even been a case here in the Ozarks, though additional information is scarce. This a chilling, excellent longform USA TODAY examination.

Dearborn couple wins the lottery

A laid-off office manager and her husband won big in the lottery. Dearborn couple Mark and Cindy Hill were introduced by Missouri lottery officials today. They decided to take their winnings in a lump sum, which will be about $192.5 million. They have three grown sons and an adopted 6-year-old daughter. The Hills said they plan to help family members pay for college and will probably have "a pretty good Christmas."

Murderer: "I wish I could bring Kody Ray back..."

James Duke will serve life in prison without parole for shooting 17-year-old Kody Ray in 2010. Prosecutors say Duke, who was 18 at the time of the killing, shot Ray to keep him from testifying against Jordan Martin, a fellow Hillcrest student who has also been charged with first-degree murder. Ray was shot multiple times on the front porch of his father's home while a 5-year-old's birthday party was going on. At his sentencing today, Duke said, "I wish I could bring Kody Ray back, but I know that's impossible."

Guy in standoff with police moves musical instruments to porch before arrest

A man is in custody after an hours-long standoff with police that prompted a lockdown at Robberson Elementary and stopped traffic on National. Police were called to the house after a witness saw a male suspect who may have been armed. When police got there, the suspect looked upset, went into the house and threatened the officer. After two hours, the man exited the home, placing musical instruments and equipment on the porch before the Special Response Team arrested him. The suspect has been placed in a 96-hour hold for evaluation.

Need help finding spectacular holiday light displays?

We've compiled a list of some of the best in the region that were submitted to the News-Leader, but don't be surprised if you find more while out scouting for lights.
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